Ariana Salinas
Summary
Highly-motivated and detail-oriented employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Relations, Graduate Assistant
Boise State Athletics
2022.06 - Current
- Served as the primary contact for women's gymnastics and women's soccer. Former contact for softball and men's and women's cross country and track and field. Was also the secondary contact for women's and men's basketball.
- Drafted content for BroncoSports.com, such as game previews, recaps, feature stories.
- Designed, researched and drafted comprehensive game note packages for women's gymnastics, women's soccer and softball on InDesign.
- Developed strategic plans, managed and posted content from various social media platforms.
- Inputed live stats for women's soccer and softball on StatCrew and NCAA LiveStats.
- Served as a liaison for local and national media, handling media requests and interviews for my sports' student-athletes and coaches.
- Drafted releases and coordinated content on social media for the Title IX 50th Anniversary Celebration, collaborating with admin. Helped create and organize a Hall of Fame exhibit to showcase Title IX and the history of women's sports.
- Co-hosted a podcast, 'From the Spot with Boise State Soccer Head Coach Jim Thomas.
- Drafted and released the stories of Boise State graduate assistants in various departments in athletics through features.
Public Relations Assistant / Social Media Lead
DeWaal & Associates
2021.06 - 2022.07
- Drafted press releases, scheduled interviews and added business contacts to FileMaker.
- Promoted clients' success on Twitter daily to maintain relevancy.
- Applied strategic communication strategies and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain high-value business relationships.
- Assisted in developing crisis communication plans in response to negative publicity or other issues.
Game Night Staff / Group Events
Los Angeles Clippers
2019.09 - 2022.04
- Executed various group events (including fan tunnels, on-court group photos, and pre- and post-game activities) for the Clippers and their G-League Affiliate.
- Communicated with and directed groups around the arena to make sure they knew where they needed to be and at what time.
- Inform fans about different promotions and make sure they are satisfied with their game day experience.
Education
Master of Science - Athletic Leadership
Boise State University
2024-05
Bachelor of Arts - Communication With An Emphasis in Sports
California Lutheran University
2021-05
Associate of Arts - Communication
College of The Canyons
2019-05
Skills
- Event Organization
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- SIDEARM Sports Administration
- Brand Building
- Content Creation
- Writing and Editing
- Story Development
- Deadline Management
Timeline
Media Relations, Graduate Assistant
Boise State Athletics
2022.06 - Current
Public Relations Assistant / Social Media Lead
DeWaal & Associates
2021.06 - 2022.07
Game Night Staff / Group Events
Los Angeles Clippers
2019.09 - 2022.04
Master of Science - Athletic Leadership
Boise State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication With An Emphasis in Sports
California Lutheran University
Associate of Arts - Communication
College of The Canyons
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